Orientation Overview

New Hire Onboarding Introduction

This document explains the importance of structured onboarding in reducing turnover and improving morale. It emphasizes planning general and role-specific orientation to set new hires up for success.

New Hire Orientation Tip Sheet

This tip sheet provides practical advice for welcoming new employees, including pre-start communication, workplace tours and clear policy introductions. It encourages a warm first impression and structured orientation that supports retention and engagement.

Onboarding Templates & Checklists

New Hire Checklist Template

A comprehensive checklist covering pre-employment, onboarding logistics, technology setup, orientation topics and follow-up check-ins. It ensures nothing is missed in preparing, welcoming, and supporting a new employee.

Health & Safety Orientation Checklist - Generic for Tourism Hospitality

This customizable template provides a legal and best-practice health and safety orientation for new hires in tourism and hospitality. It covers hazards, emergency procedures, PPE and workplace rights and responsibilities.

Health & Safety Orientation Checklist - Restaurants

Tailored for restaurant settings, this checklist addresses specific front and back-of-house hazards, safe work procedures and regulatory health and safety topics. It helps employers fulfill legal duties and promote a safe work culture.

New Hire Orientation Presentation Template

A ready-to-edit presentation format covering company history, policies, values, benefits and safety information. It helps standardize onboarding and introduces new hires to workplace culture and expectations.

Employee Handbook Resources

Employee Handbook Template

This handbook template is designed for Saskatchewan's tourism and hospitality industry and includes all essential sections like workplace behavior, time off, safety and compensation. It serves as a customizable reference for new and existing staff.

Employee Handbook - How to Guide for Employers

This guide walks employers through the steps of creating an effective employee handbook. It outlines what to include, what to avoid and how to ensure compliance with Saskatchewan employment laws.